Teacher - English as a Second Language

About This Role

Teaching English as a Second Language to multilingual learners is the core of this role, which involves planning and organizing instructional environments to improve their oral, literacy, and academic language skills. This position suits a teacher who fosters an inclusive and culturally supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive, culturally and linguistically supportive environment for multilingual learners and collaborate with staff to ensure consistent support schoolwide
• Plan, deliver, and align instruction with the goals and objectives of the North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) Standards
• Monitor multilingual learners' language progress
• Adhere to all policies and procedures governing instructional staff's responsibilities, duties, and conduct
• Interact effectively with students, staff, families, and administration to support and promote the ESL program
• Engage families of multilingual learners through different educational opportunities
• Adhere to copyright laws and other laws and guidelines about the distribution and use of resources
• Maintain paperwork in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements, including Multilingual Learner (ML) Plans and parent notification letters
• Collaborate with the ESL Department in the initial identification and screening of potential multilingual learners
• Collaborate with the school Testing Coordinator during the annual English language development assessment
• Advocate for the needs of multilingual learners and collaborate with staff and essential partners to ensure accommodations and/or modifications are implemented
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the second language learning pedagogy
• Extensive knowledge of instructional delivery methods, including the use of classroom technology
• Extensive knowledge of effective classroom and behavior management techniques for students
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google apps
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to meet the required English language proficiency criteria
• Ability to be a reflective practitioner who exemplifies an asset-based mindset
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public